Legislation

The Saving NASA’s Workforce Act places an immediate moratorium on all workforce reductions, including layoffs, at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This freeze on involuntary separations will remain in effect until Congress enacts the full-year budget for NASA for Fiscal Year 2026. The goal of the act is to ensure stability for the agency's current personnel.

The Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act aims to streamline gaming regulations for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas. This legislation ensures that these two Tribes are governed exclusively by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), just like all other federally recognized Tribes. By removing conflicting provisions from their restoration acts, the bill resolves overlapping regulatory authority. This provides regulatory consistency for Tribal gaming operations in Texas.

The Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act of 2025 significantly expands sanctions against individuals and entities involved in human rights abuses in China, including forced sterilization and organ trafficking. This legislation mandates increased reporting, prohibits U.S. government contracts with complicit companies, and establishes support for oppressed ethnic groups. Furthermore, the bill directs strategies to counter PRC propaganda and imposes strict prohibitions on the Department of Defense's procurement and sale of seafood originating or processed in China.

The Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act imposes a temporary moratorium on workforce reductions and layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This freeze on involuntary separations will remain in effect until Congress enacts the full-year appropriations bill for NOAA for fiscal year 2026. The Act ensures job stability for NOAA employees during this period of budgetary uncertainty.

This Act establishes the Energy Workers Health Improvement and Compensation Fund, financed by mandatory contributions from oil companies based on executive salaries. The fund will reimburse eligible energy workers and their families for specific medical expenses related to occupational health issues. Furthermore, the legislation creates a Commission to study and recommend improvements for the health outcomes of oil and gas workers.

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from using fiscal year 2026 funds to alter the responsibilities, organization, or command structure of the Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command. It effectively freezes the command's structure as it exists on June 1, 2025. Any changes would require further action by Congress.

The PROTECT the Grid Act addresses national security risks posed by smart, high-wattage home appliances whose controlling apps may be influenced by foreign adversaries, particularly China. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to report on these risks and recommend measures to prevent foreign adversaries from using these connected devices to destabilize the U.S. electric grid. Furthermore, this legislation permanently codifies Executive Order 13873, strengthening existing supply chain security measures.

This bill reauthorizes funding for critical American aquaculture assistance programs through fiscal year 2029. It ensures a consistent funding stream of $15 million annually for these research and development efforts. Furthermore, the Act updates the rules governing how indirect (overhead) costs are calculated for these specific aquaculture awards.

The Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 establishes that reproductive rights are fundamental human rights based on international commitments. This bill mandates that the State Department must include a detailed, required section on the status of reproductive rights in every country within its annual human rights reports. These reports must cover access to contraception, abortion services, and instances of reproductive coercion or discrimination against marginalized groups. The Act aims to ensure robust U.S. monitoring and accountability regarding global reproductive health and autonomy.

The Foreign Property Ownership Transparency Act mandates a comprehensive study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to track foreign residential real estate purchases, analyze ownership structures, and assess the impact on U.S. housing affordability. Following the GAO study, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must submit recommendations to Congress on improving transparency and addressing market effects. This legislation aims to provide clarity on who is buying American homes and the resulting consequences for domestic buyers.

The Summer Meals REACH Act of 2025 significantly expands access to the Summer Food Service Program by making all children eligible for meals, regardless of income or school status. This legislation also eases restrictions by allowing meals to be served outside of traditional group settings sooner. Furthermore, it grants the Secretary of Agriculture new flexibility in monitoring food service operations.

The CHALLENGES Act aims to protect election integrity by establishing strict new requirements to prevent dishonest or bad-faith challenges to registered voters' eligibility. It mandates that individuals challenging a voter's status must provide specific, firsthand evidence and swear under oath, while also imposing criminal penalties for knowingly submitting false challenges. Furthermore, the bill requires online challenge systems to reject anonymous submissions and clearly state the prohibition against bad-faith filings.

The Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends the critical Weatherization Assistance Program through 2030. This bill significantly increases the average cost limit for weatherizing low-income homes from $\$6,500$ to $\$15,000$ per unit. It also establishes clear standards for defining a "fully weatherized" home, requiring both recommended upgrades and a final quality control inspection.

The Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025 establishes the Eviction Right to Counsel Fund to provide grants for guaranteed legal representation in eviction cases. This funding is specifically aimed at supporting lower-income tenants facing eviction or housing subsidy termination. Grants will be awarded to state, local, or tribal governments that have already enacted "right to counsel" legislation for these proceedings. Priority will be given to entities implementing tenant protections and planning to use the funds primarily for hiring and training legal counsel.

The Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the domestic biobased products industry by increasing federal procurement of items made from renewable farm materials. The bill updates definitions, enhances reporting and accountability for federal purchasing programs, and establishes a new USDA Biobased Task Force to coordinate efforts. Ultimately, this legislation seeks to boost rural economies, reduce reliance on oil, and promote American biomanufacturing.

The USA Act aims to strengthen the United States' influence in global standards development by ensuring international processes are fair, transparent, and consensus-driven. It explicitly promotes voluntary, private sector-led standards as the foundation of the U.S. system. The bill mandates increased coordination between government agencies to support American private sector partners in setting standards, especially for emerging technologies.

The Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from conducting any workforce reductions or layoffs until Congress enacts the full-year funding bills for fiscal year 2026. This moratorium protects most DOE employees from involuntary separation during this period. However, the Secretary retains the authority to terminate employees for cause, such as misconduct or poor performance.

The Ethanol for America Act of 2025 mandates that the EPA swiftly finalize rules regarding E15 fuel labeling and underground storage tank compatibility within 90 days of enactment. This legislation ensures existing underground storage tanks are automatically deemed compatible with E15 fuel, simplifying compliance for station owners. Furthermore, it requires that all new or replacement components installed after the rule takes effect must be compatible with future 100% ethanol blends.

This bill aims to improve the planning and budgeting process for the Armed Forces' cyber mission force. It grants the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command direct control over the programming and budgeting for training, equipping, and operating this force. This new authority requires Cyber Command to submit its own dedicated budget materials separate from the individual military departments. The legislation also establishes coordination requirements between Cyber Command and the military departments regarding reserve component funding.

This Act prohibits discrimination against individuals based on disability or age in federal jury service. It amends federal law to ensure qualified individuals are not excluded from juries solely due to a disability if reasonable accommodations can be made. The bill removes outdated standards that allowed exclusion based on general infirmity.